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Today is Women’s Spring Bible Challenge 2021 Telling Your Story of being Blessed, because you are following the Beatitudes. Our verse for today Matthew 5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
In our lesson today are the The beatitudes which come from the opening verses of the famous Sermon on the Mount.
The Bible says we have peace with God through Jesus Christ.The Preacher of the Sermon on the Mount was of course our Jesus, the Prince of preachers, the great Prophet of his church, who came into the world, to be the Light of he world. Our lesson for today is Jesus sharing telling his story of the “Beatitudes.” Matthew 5: 1-12 :
Matt 5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Mat 5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Mat 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Mat 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Mat 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Mat 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Mat 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Mat 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Mat 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Christ teaches that the greatest joy and happiness is not in the conveniences and pleasures of this life, but is laid up in heaven for those who willingly rest in the good will and pleasures of God, even in a pandemic.
Mitzi Moody 